Chapter 948： Hard to focus (2/2)

In London, the situation on the European battlefield reversed, and the British government was also overwhelmed.

Originally, the Russians were enough for them. Before the British government took action, Spain and Switzerland joined in; before they had time to react, they suddenly told them that the French army was going to lose.

Looking at the analysis report in his hand, Gladstone couldn't help sending out a soul torture from the bottom of his heart: ”This is how the French behaved?”

You know, France is known as the world's first army power, and it has also been recognized by all countries in the world. Before the war broke out, the French military had a lot of slogans, such as ”Military parade in Vienna within half a year”, ”Ending the European War in three months”...

Judging from the current situation, the French should not be talking about the military parade in Vienna, but to see the military parade in Vienna.

Secretary of the Army Rosario: ”It's a pity, Prime Minister. Although it is unbelievable, it is true.

The French played a bunch of **** on the battlefield. Except for being caught off guard by the Anti-French League at the beginning of the war, they had no record of success.

According to the analysis of the Military Observer Group, after the outbreak of the war, the French army's combat effectiveness was declining due to the rapid expansion of its troops. The original advantage in combat power has gradually become a disadvantage.

In contrast, the situation in Austria is much better. They have a large reserve force and a large number of reserve officers, which can form combat effectiveness in a short time.

In addition to the backward mobilization system, the French are also completely behind in the research and development of weapons and equipment. Aircraft, tanks, and new machine guns are all made by the enemy.

In the case of full backwardness, the French army can play the record that appeared, which is already very good.

Facts have proved that modern wars cannot be won by bravery. We must attach importance to the all-round development of the army. ”

This is the truth. Although Rosario is suspected of washing the ground for the French army, it is still true in general. The French army's defeat on the battlefield is indeed based on the dual effects of system and weaponry.

As for the purpose, it is clear. If it is, apart from the military expenses, nothing can make the Secretary of the Army work so hard.

Today is different from the past, and now Britain is also facing threats on land. The Austrian threat to the Cape of Good Hope will not be said. It can only be regarded as a small profit and not enough to drive the Vienna government crazy; the Russian threatened India is different, but whenever there is a chance, the Tsarist government will certainly not let it go.

With the lessons learned by the French, the British government had to strengthen the construction of the army, otherwise they would suffer a big loss in the next Anglo-Russian war.

Gladstone frowned, and now he really didn't want to entangle on the issue of military expenditures. No matter how great the threat from the Russians, it would not break out soon, but the European War could change drastically at any time.

”The issue of army building will be discussed later. The French government has asked us for help many times, and it seems that they can't continue the fight.

For the balance and stability of the European continent, we must quell this war as soon as possible and preserve the vitality of the French. ”

”Truce” is simple to say, but difficult to do. The anti-French alliance has taken advantage, and it is obviously difficult for them to let the French go.

If the anti-French alliance did not have an absolute advantage on the battlefield before Russia, Spain, and Switzerland entered the war, the British government would intervene strongly, and there might be a little more to rely on international mediation.

Now it is different. Three of the five major powers in Europe have declared war with the French. Even if Britain wants to form a group to intervene, they cannot come up with a decent lineup.

The disputes between the powers are not easy to blend, and if the small country is in it, it may get in first. With the exception of Britain, there is no other qualified mediator in the European continent.

This is true even if the scope is enlarged to the whole world. If it is not a big power, it will go up and no one will buy it.

Foreign Secretary George shrugged: ”This is difficult to do. The advantages of the anti-French alliance are too obvious, and the Austrians will certainly not give up this opportunity to weaken their rivals.

The most troublesome thing is that the Habsburg dynasty's ability to pull allies is so powerful that the major countries on the European continent have become members of the anti-French alliance.

This is just the beginning. As far as I know, they are still wooing Portugal, the Netherlands, and the Nordic Federation. Based on the performance of the French on the battlefield, no one can guarantee whether these clerks will join the anti-French alliance.

Now if you want to keep France’s vitality, unless you let the Paris government surrender immediately and use their existing bargaining chips to fight for a part of their own interests.

Everyone knows how arrogant French people are. Even if the Paris government is willing to compromise, the French people will not agree.

Following a series of failures on the front lines, the rule of Napoleon IV has begun to be unstable. At this time, to compromise with the anti-French alliance, I am afraid that there will be a revolution in France. ”

This is not alarmist, the domestic situation in France is indeed very dangerous. After the outbreak of the European War, Austria banned food exports while driving up prices internationally.

International prices have risen. As an importing country, France's domestic prices have naturally followed up. Capitalists also took the opportunity to make a fortune in the country, and ordinary people became the biggest victims.

If the French army continues to triumph on the battlefield, it will naturally be able to suppress these contradictions; unfortunately, the French army was frustrated, and the contradictions that were suppressed in the past can no longer be suppressed.

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